They didn’t just discover insulin—they gave it away.
November 14 is World Diabetes Day—a moment to honor Frederick Banting’s radical generosity and his dream of a healthier world.
In 1921, Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin.
They sold the patent for $1—to make sure people could access it.
Banting said: “Insulin does not belong to me, it belongs to the world.”
Most people don’t know that. But you do.
And most people don’t know this either: Even today, a single vial of insulin in the U.S. can cost nearly $100—far more than in other countries.
Many people need 2–4 vials every month, sometimes more. For those without coverage, that can mean $400–$600+ per month, just to stay alive.
Thankfully, legislation-imposed pricing caps are starting to reflect what Banting believed.
Slowly—whether we realize it or not—we’re beginning to align with the generosity that shaped his vision.
Let purpose—not profit—guide your decisions.
It might change everything. 💙
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